salary$124,730 a year$60 an hour · median pay in the Jackson, MS area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$99,480per year
Top pay (top 10%)$156,480per year
Jobs in the area1,310people work this job
Can a nurse practitioner afford Jackson?
Cheap. Rent of $1,281 a month takes 12.3% of the median nurse practitioner salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in Jackson, MS?
The median pay for a nurse practitioner in the Jackson, MS area is $124,730 a year ($60 an hour). Most earn between $99,480 and $156,480.
Can a nurse practitioner afford to live in Jackson?
Typical rent of $1,281 a month takes 12.3% of the median nurse practitioner salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Jackson, MS metro area.